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Russell Brand sentencing: Comedian mouths words to wife Laura
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Russell Brand is currently in court, where he expects to receive a significant prison sentence after he was convicted of rape and sexual assault.
As the 51-year-old comedian and actor entered the courtroom today, he mouthed three words to his wife, Laura, who was seen crying as his conviction was read out last week.
Russell Brand’s dramatic fall from grace ends in prison
Brand, who shot to fame in the UK in the early 2000s, was first accused of sexual offences in 2023, before charges were brought in 2025.
As of November 5, he was convicted of one count of rape and others of sexual assault, although he was found not guilty on other counts.
It is expected that there could be more allegations to follow.
But, for the counts on which he has been convicted, the judge told him to expect to spend a fair bit of time behind bars.
Today, he learns how long that will be.
Ahead of sentencing, Brand arrived at the court in London to hear victim impact statements as well as the judge’s ruling on how long he will have to spend in prison.
After having stated that his celebrity friends would not touch him with ‘a bargepole’ during his trial, Brand’s corner of the court was occupied by his wife Laura and his dad Ron.
Laura gave a thumbs up as she entered the court, and Russell mouthed ‘are you OK?’ to her.
She nodded that she was, although it remains to be seen how things progress from there as the statements from victims - including one delivered in person, which delayed the hearing starting so that anonymity could be protected - and the final sentence is confirmed.
Russell Brand rose to fame on UK TV before heading to Hollywood
Brand started out as a stand-up comedian and presenter, taking shows on Channel 4, several radio stations, and notably hosting Big Brother’s Big Mouth.
He was a regular on UK TV, frequently starring on comedy panel shows and beyond.
Brand also found fame in Hollywood, starring in films such as Get Him to the Greek and Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
He also had a whirlwind marriage to pop superstar Katy Perry, who may yet be set to have her say on the matter after a number of significant incidents resurfaced after Brand’s crimes came to light.
Victim statement details Brand’s crime and its impact
In one moving statement, one of Brand’s victims said: "It's something I carry with me every day and it often feels never-ending."
"I doubt my ability to make good decisions and no longer trust my instinct in the way I did.”
She added: "I felt that if I reported him I would not be believed."
"His fame, wealth and influence created a power imbalance which made me feel powerless.”
Prosecutors have argued that Brand’s sentence should be put into a higher category because of the ‘degradation and humiliation’ of his victims.
If the judge agrees, that could mean a sentence of between 10 and 15 years.
That sentence is due to be handed down this afternoon at 14:00 UK time.